Palmitic Acid Vegetable Derived Flake Form

C16 saturated fatty acid flakes from palm stearin, used in food emulsifiers and pharmaceuticals. Falls under HTS 2915.90.10.50 as chemically defined vegetable fatty acid per chapter notes. Supplied in flake form with stabilizer for transport.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+25.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico5%5%
🇨🇦Canada5%5%
🇩🇪Germany5%5%
🇯🇵Japan5%5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3823.19.20Lower: 19.8% vs 30%

If technical grade with significant impurities

Fatty acids not meeting chemical compound purity standards classified as industrial chemicals

1518.00Lower: 18% vs 30%

If from mixed vegetable oil sources in bulk

Mixed animal/vegetable fatty acids have separate chapter 15 classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

Flake form requires specification of stabilizer content to remain chapter 29 classification,FDA prior notice required for food contact grades; include CAS number 57-10-3,Avoid misdeclaration as soapstocks which fall under chapter 15 headings